Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Rated 8.7 in 1013 reviews. 150 rooms.

★★★★

This beachfront hotel is located next to Santa Cruz’s famous boardwalk and steps from the city centre, making it an ideal destination for a weekend escape, corporate event, family holiday or romantic getaway.

The Dream Inn features a natural, laid back atmosphere inspired by the ocean. All guestrooms and suites offer private balconies or patios with spectacular views of Monterey Bay. Enjoy the memorable sunsets, watch the surfers and let the ocean waves lull you to sleep.

The hotel's spacious deck features a pool and hot tub. With a great location and luxurious amenities, the Dream is a great choice for business or pleasure.

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Recommended Nearby

A guide to great places near Dream Inn Santa Cruz

  1. Cowell Beach

    Park near the police station and walk 4-5 blocks. If you're a Valley, pay to park by the boardwalk and stay off Cowell's.

    72 m from hotel
    Cowell's Beach

  2. Aquarius

    the best breakfast in town for the scenery overlooking Cowell's beach and the Warf.

    110 m from hotel
    175 W Cliff Dr

  3. Ideal Bar & Grill

    Hostess is hot, bartender gives crappy service. Tiped her .10 cents

    228 m from hotel
    106 Beach St

  4. The Pier

    Calamari and fries, ocean view, surf and relax!

    228 m from hotel
    Seacliff State Beach

  5. The Picnic Basket

    Try the Frittata Panini. It's awesome.

    252 m from hotel
    125 Beach St

  6. Casablanca Bistro

    The best drinks EVER! Hot Rita is like a party in my mouth!

    280 m from hotel
    101 Main St

  7. Neary Lagoon Wildlife Refuge

    One of my favorite places n Santa Cruz.

    492 m from hotel

  8. Woodies Café

    Sit by the window. Beautiful ocean views.

    496 m from hotel
    25 Municipal Wharf

  9. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

    Deep Fried Twinkies go great with a Pepsi. Just go on the Giant Dipper first.

    0.6 km from hotel
    400 Beach Street

  10. Santa Cruz Wharf

    Saw sea otters today. Jellyfish in the summer.

    0.7 km from hotel
    21 Municipal Wharf

  11. Saturn Cafe

    Go to Saturn after hitting the bars and order the nachos. Pretend you're eating healthier because it's vegetarian, even though you're not.

    0.8 km from hotel
    145 Laurel St

  12. Verve Coffee Roasters

    Great for a rainy day, or a sunny day, or a Monday, or hell, even great for the final days of the apocalypse.

    1.6 km from hotel
    1540 Pacific Ave.